Is Amlodepine A Blood Thinner

I Need to know if amlodepine is a blood thinner? I am having a hip injection for pain and they want to know. I am not sure.

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No, it is a calcium channel blocker that is most commonly used to treat high blood pressure and certain cardiac conditions.

The FDA lists its typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, increased urination, and hypotension.

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